Automated Layer Picker System (ALPS) Technician

Procter & Gamble; Georgia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time employment

Career advancement

Safe work environment

Benefits from Day 1

Job summary

Procter & Gamble is seeking entry-level ALPS technicians for our SEFC site in Jackson, GA. You will operate automated distribution processes, monitor equipment, perform health checks, and support continuous improvement across ALPS systems.

You will be part of a team focused on safety, quality, and efficiency while growing technical expertise and cross-training across technologies. This role offers full-time employment in a modern, high-tech facility with advancement potential.

Qualifications

• Must be organized, have good communication skills, have high standards for safety/quality, and be willing to learn continuously.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Experience operating manufacturing or material handling equipment.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Leverages various systems to monitor and maintain an efficient ALPS operation.
• Actively identifies, reports, and eliminates defects within ALPS operations and connected systems.
• Develops technical mastery within ALPS and trains others.
• Participates in DDS and Shift Change meetings and communicates observed inefficiencies.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Technical aptitude

Prioritization

Leadership potential

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

WaCos

Prime

Job description

Job Description

Procter & Gamble (P&G) is the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world. We have operations in over 75 countries, with 65 trusted brands that improve lives for 5 billion consumers worldwide. Our portfolio includes Tide, Bounty, Charmin, Gillette, Pampers, Crest, Old Spice, Pantene, and many more. This brings many advantages, including the opportunity for our employees to enjoy a diverse and rewarding lifelong career filled with new and exciting challenges.

Job Location

SOUTHEAST FULFILLMENT CENTER

What will you do?

The ALPS technicians develop and demonstrate skills in the automated distribution operational processes, including operating equipment, troubleshooting, stops management, system maintenance, training, qualification, performing preventive maintenance, controlling processes from a computer, and maintaining accurate records and data. Along with this, the technician will be assigned an area of equipment ownership. An equipment owner, is the technical expert of that specific equipment.

We are currently looking for entry-level warehouse technicians to join our automated warehouse distribution and customer fulfillment center team in Jackson, GA.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverages various systems to monitor and maintain an efficient ALPS operation, with applicable SEFC standard operating procedures (SOP) meeting the daily business demands of the Site while meeting or exceeding the Site’s target ALPS Throughput goals.
• Actively identifies, reports, and works to eliminate defects within ALPS operations and connected systems.
• Develops technical mastery within ALPS, as well as the ability to effectively train others.
• Demonstrates active participation in Daily Direction Setting (DDS) and Shift Change meetings, communicate observed inefficiencies and outages as a part of ongoing process improvement.
• Owns an equipment, system, area or team program ownership that is maintained and supports the immediate ALPS area.
• Is self-motivated to cross train and flow to work across technology systems at the site.
• Works with the site Operations teams to maintain a cohesive, responsive, and flexible operation.
• Understands, follows, and ensures compliance with Quality Assurance and Site Safety requirements.
• Acts as a positive influence on the culture of the Organization by role modeling The Company’s Principles, Values and Purpose.
• Comply with all SEFC and applicable OSHA guidelines.
• Comply with all corporate and local quality guidelines.
• Daily equipment health check execution.
• A Functional leader/DMS Owner (AMFL-CL/CIL/DH, PMFL, SFL, QFL, Training, Auditing, Admin, ERT)
• Equipment/Area Ownership
• CIL execution
• Develop standards and documentation to maintain and improve the operation of the line (OPLs, SIMPTWWs, SOPs, etc)
• Flow to the work as need

We offer you:

• Very competitive pay
• Job stability and full-time employment
• Promote from within – possible future opportunities for advancement
• Safe and clean work environment
• Full benefit packages on Day 1 including paid holidays; paid vacation; life, medical, dental and disability insurance; retirement benefits (company-paid profit-sharing plan + 401K savings plan); health & wellness programs.
• Employment with a global company that improves the lives of billions of consumers and provides trusted brands that people count on to take care of themselves and their families
• A respectful work environment
• A new state of the art facility with automation and advanced technology and ability to contribute to the productivity of world-renowned production technologies
• The chance to influence the handling and quality of our products
• Challenging work and continuous learning
• Mentorship, coaching, training, and guidance To learn more about our fulfillment center & benefits at P&G please visit pgplantjobs.com/jackson

Job Qualifications

We are looking for individuals with some or all the following skills:

• Demonstrates positive conflict resolution and a positive response to constructive feedback.
• Demonstrates the ability to work well with teammates.
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be organized, have good communication skills, have high standards for safety/quality, and be willing to learn continuously.
• Ability to own technical systems and processes.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Experience operating manufacturing or material handling equipment.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills
• Experience in Warehouse, Distribution Center, Manufacturing, Logistics, or Quality Assurance
• Detailed oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks in fast moving environment.
• Role model use of CAREs
• Demonstrates use and coach others on EO and IWS tools (AM, PM, CILs, and LE).
• Demonstrates the ability to lead with a sense of Urgency and Confidence. Self-Directed/Motivated.
• Demonstrates the ability to build cooperation throughout the organization.
• Competency in computer skills and application experience (Microsoft Office, SAP, Prime, WaCos, etc).
• Mechanical and Technical skills and Knowledge on the system areas/zones

Physical Requirements

• Lift, lower and carry objects up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
• Push & pull objects up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
• The ability to work at heights & climb stairs/ladders/platforms, etc., on and around equipment up to 30+ feet high
• Stand, sit, and /or walk for extended periods of time. Surface: Concrete, gravel, asphalt (uneven surfaces), and equipment.
• The ability to use basic hand tools such as wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, etc.
• Twist bend at the knees, stoop, kneel, squat, crawl, and reach in tight spaces on a frequent basis
• The ability to meet the requirements of safe operation and personal safety, including hearing protection, fall protection (harness holds up to 300lbs), eye protection, and foot protection, and the ability to respond appropriately to various visual and audible alarms and signals for equipment startup, evacuation, fire, etc.
• Operate a computer keyboard to input and access data, and phone as well as scanners and electronic interfaces.
• Efficiently operate high speed-equipment
• The ability to enter and work in enclosed areas.
• The ability to work in extreme temperatures is both hot and cold, in warehouse conditions including wide variances in temperature, dust, and dirt.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent education
• Able to wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes)
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts

Work Schedule

Work schedule for P&G in Jackson, Ga is a 2-2-3 12.5 Hour Shift which may include some combination of day shift and night shift schedules.

Schedule options include:

• Fixed Day Shift (7:00AM - 7:30PM)
• Fixed Night Shift (7:00PM - 7:30AM)
• Rotating Day and Night Shift (rotating between day and night shift is every 2 weeks)
• Shift changes will be communicated with advanced notice

Starting Pay

$22.60 /hour

Just so you know:

• Relocation expenses will not be provided.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, HIV/AIDS status or any other legally protected factor.
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. As a general matter, Procter & Gamble does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency. However, Procter & Gamble may make exceptions on a discretionary basis. Any exceptions would be based on the Company's specific business needs at the time and place of recruitment as well as the qualifications of the individual.
• Procter & Gamble participates in e-verify as required by law.
• Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000157670

Job Segmentation

Plant Technicians

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$22.60 / hour